Bi-Rite Market plans expansion to San Francisco's Richmond District

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Bi-Rite Market, a beloved San Francisco gourmet grocery chain, has submitted permit applications to the city's planning department to open a new location in the Richmond District. The forthcoming store would take over the former 6001 California Market space, a historic building with a vintage neon sign. If approved, the expansion would bring Bi-Rite's total number of locations to four across the city.

Why it matters

Bi-Rite's planned expansion reflects the continued demand for high-quality, community-focused grocery options in San Francisco neighborhoods. As the city's retail landscape evolves, the family-owned Bi-Rite brand has managed to thrive by offering a unique shopping experience centered around fresh, locally-sourced products and prepared foods.

The details

According to city planning records, Bi-Rite intends to take over the former 6001 California Market space, a 3,481-square-foot ground floor property with an additional 645-square-foot mezzanine level. The historic building also features a vintage neon sign from the previous Appel & Dietrich Fine Food Market. Bi-Rite has engaged in a lease for the property, but co-CEO Patrick Mills stated that some contingencies still need to be resolved before the expansion can be finalized. If approved, Bi-Rite is targeting a 2027 opening for the new Richmond District location.

• Bi-Rite submitted permit applications to the San Francisco planning department last month.
• Bi-Rite is targeting a 2027 opening for the new Richmond District location, if approved.

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What’s next

Bi-Rite must resolve any remaining contingencies in the lease agreement before the expansion to the Richmond District can be finalized. The company will also need to obtain the necessary permits and approvals from the San Francisco planning department to proceed with the $380,000 in upgrades to the historic property.